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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Principal Environmental Planner to take on a leadership role supporting environmental planning for utility infrastructure maintenance and repair programs for our Northern California utility clients. Our California Energy Transition team seeks an experienced environmental planner/project manager with at least ten years’ experience to join our team of multidisciplinary planners, biologists, and cultural resource specialists. In this role, you will support technical planning guidance, maintain and develop positive client relationships, and manage projects on schedule and within budget.
As a Consultant with Arcadis, you'll discover you can make a difference by collaborating with staff and contributing to a variety of projects. You will be a key driver of innovation and help build strong technical communities within the Energy Transition and Enviro Socio Permitting Space. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in diverse environmental projects across various market sectors. Your career growth will be limited only by your skills and passion for success. You will also support the growth of Environmental Permitting, Site Planning, Wetland, and Endangered Species Services.
Role accountabilities: As a Principal Environmental Planner, you will apply your technical and business knowledge to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to project issues. You will lead our California planning team, interacting with project managers, directors, and principals, as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team. You will also supervise, train, and mentor mid-level and junior staff.
You should have a strong understanding of state and federal permit requirements and familiarity with local/county jurisdiction and California agency notification requirements. You will develop strategic planning and permitting strategies for larger projects and conduct or lead site reviews as needed. Your excellent technical writing and communication skills will be essential for providing guidance and technical review of project documents.
Qualifications & Experience: Do you share our passion for sustainable management of natural resources? Are you eager to support clients in California? If so, we welcome your application. Specific qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field
Minimum of 15 years of experience in the environmental field, with at least 12 years as a consultant
Experience preparing CEQA (and NEPA) documents, including Initial Studies and Environmental Assessments
Knowledge of California and federal resource agency permit requirements (USFWS, CDFW, USACE, California Coastal Commission, RWQCB/SWRCB) and local land use regulations
Experience and leadership in planning, permitting, and supporting infrastructure projects (utility, renewables, water, sewer, oil and gas, etc.)
Project management experience including task management, client coordination, and financial oversight
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in related fields and experience with utility infrastructure siting and licensing, land use applications, and CEQA documents for the California Public Utilities Commission.
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Principal Environmental Planner
role at
Arcadis
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Principal Environmental Planner to take on a leadership role supporting environmental planning for utility infrastructure maintenance and repair programs for our Northern California utility clients. Our California Energy Transition team seeks an experienced environmental planner/project manager with at least ten years’ experience to join our team of multidisciplinary planners, biologists, and cultural resource specialists. In this role, you will support technical planning guidance, maintain and develop positive client relationships, and manage projects on schedule and within budget.
As a Consultant with Arcadis, you'll discover you can make a difference by collaborating with staff and contributing to a variety of projects. You will be a key driver of innovation and help build strong technical communities within the Energy Transition and Enviro Socio Permitting Space. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in diverse environmental projects across various market sectors. Your career growth will be limited only by your skills and passion for success. You will also support the growth of Environmental Permitting, Site Planning, Wetland, and Endangered Species Services.
Role accountabilities: As a Principal Environmental Planner, you will apply your technical and business knowledge to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to project issues. You will lead our California planning team, interacting with project managers, directors, and principals, as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team. You will also supervise, train, and mentor mid-level and junior staff.
You should have a strong understanding of state and federal permit requirements and familiarity with local/county jurisdiction and California agency notification requirements. You will develop strategic planning and permitting strategies for larger projects and conduct or lead site reviews as needed. Your excellent technical writing and communication skills will be essential for providing guidance and technical review of project documents.
Qualifications & Experience: Do you share our passion for sustainable management of natural resources? Are you eager to support clients in California? If so, we welcome your application. Specific qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field
Minimum of 15 years of experience in the environmental field, with at least 12 years as a consultant
Experience preparing CEQA (and NEPA) documents, including Initial Studies and Environmental Assessments
Knowledge of California and federal resource agency permit requirements (USFWS, CDFW, USACE, California Coastal Commission, RWQCB/SWRCB) and local land use regulations
Experience and leadership in planning, permitting, and supporting infrastructure projects (utility, renewables, water, sewer, oil and gas, etc.)
Project management experience including task management, client coordination, and financial oversight
Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree in related fields and experience with utility infrastructure siting and licensing, land use applications, and CEQA documents for the California Public Utilities Commission.
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